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Offshore Banking in the British Virgin Islands

Avoid Excess Taxes By Banking Offshore In The British Virgin Islands.

The British Virgin Islands consist of 50 islands, out of which only 16 are occupied. These islands cover 54 sq. miles of land forming the Leeward Islands in the eastern Caribbean, 62 miles east of Puerto Rico. They adjoin the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Islands have over 24,000 inhabitants, with a GDP per capita of $ 38,500.

Being so close to the United States, this nation use the U.S. dollar as currency, and English as their official language. This makes banking and business that much easier for anyone planning on investing there.

A very attractive reason for investing here are the minimal trust maintenance fees and low corporate taxes. These and other factors combine into making it an extremely attractive place for investors interested in opening an offshore banking account. That could be the reason offshore investing provides over half of the governments revenues, and is one of the “mainstays” of the country’s economy.

A state-of-the-art telecommunications system provided by U.K. Cable and Wireless is one of the critical factor in the Virgin Islands’ success.

A modernized infrastructure made it possible for the Islands to restore electricity within 24 hours, after 3 hurricanes passed over them in 1996. This proved to potential investors, the Islands’ ability to recover quickly to natural disasters, with a minimal disruption of business.

Tourism combined with a very favorable business climate for offshore investors, supports most of the nation’s economy. Being a British Overseas Territory offers a stable political and business environment usually associated with the British flag.

The Islands are self-governing, and have a democratically elected Legislative and Executive Council. Democratic elections are held at least once every four years.

The Law is based on the British Legal System and English Common Law. The court system is made up of a Magistrates Court, a High Court and a Circuit Court of Appeal of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, while a final appeal can be made to the Privy Council in England.

These islands, with their English speaking citizens and a pro-business government, have implemented laws that are user-friendly to investors, and have minimal regulations.

They have no taxes on estates, wealth or capital gains.

While there are a lot of options, when it comes to moving your money to an offshore bank account, the British Virgin Islands seem to offer everything a savvy investor should look for.

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Cook Islands Offshore Banking

The Cook Islands Are A Beautiful Place For Tax Free Investing And Offshore Banking.

Probably one of least important features required of a tax haven, is beauty.  But if an investor is planning on spending any time in the region where they do their banking, the Cook Islands offer a beautiful setting for tax free investments.  While that is hardly an important criteria, it is something to consider.

The Cook Islands consist of 15 islands located west of Tahiti and Samoa, and east of Tonga. The islands themselves cover an area approximately 1.3 times the size of Washington D.C.  There are 2 main groups of  islands, with 9 islands being in the Southern group and Northern group consisting of 6 atolls, and  the main island of Rarotonga being located 3,000 km northeast of Auckland, New Zealand.

While English is the official language, the native islanders are closely related to New Zealand’s Maoris both in culture and traditions and speak Maori as well.  Agricultural exports of black pearls, copra and citrus fruits are the major economic base and employs nearly 1/3 of the population.  Foreign aid to offset trade deficits are by money provided by the New Zealand government.

The islands have their own sovereign parliament, with undisputed political power.  With the legal system is based on English common law, the parliament passes all laws implemented.  The islands Democratic governing body consisting of a 25 member legislative assembly, a prime minister and the prime ministers cabinet.  The capital is the town Avarua, located on the Island of Raratonga.  The Queen of Zealand is still holds the position as head of state there, due too the close ties the Islands have in both location and economics.

Setting aside the tropical beauty of the Cook Islands, their business atmosphere seems to favor nonresidents who are looking for a tax free haven where they can invest their money.

The Cook Islands have become synonymous with high profile offshore banking transactions and offshore incorporation.  With no taxes being levied on capital gains and incomes, and the lack of an inheritance tax, these islands would seem like the perfect place for moving money offshore.

The Cook Islands have laws limiting the time actions can be taken against trust assets, and the laws of the Islands overrule the laws of other countries in matters relating to the transfer of property to a trust

These things, along a governing body favorable to outsiders who’s investments can only improve the Island’s economies and the English speaking banking community, makes the Cook Islands seem like an ideal place for offshore banking investments mixed with a luxurious tropical vacation.

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